Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Beside the window stood the desk at which Richard was accustomed to work at Judge Gray's dictation.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading For there, walking their horses along the driveway from the distant stables, were three figures on horseback.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

with one leg on each side

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Beside the window stood the desk at which Richard was accustomed to work at Judge Gray's dictation.

in a beautiful manner

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Beside the window stood the desk at which Richard was accustomed to work at Judge Gray's dictation.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Beside the window stood the desk at which Richard was accustomed to work at Judge Gray's dictation.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Beside the window stood the desk at which Richard was accustomed to work at Judge Gray's dictation.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading For there, walking their horses along the driveway from the distant stables, were three figures on horseback.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

a road leading up to a private house

From this reading RICHARD PRICKS HIS FINGERS Hoofbeats on the driveway outside the window!

let fall to the ground

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

lighted by or as if by twilight

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading For there, walking their horses along the driveway from the distant stables, were three figures on horseback.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading RICHARD PRICKS HIS FINGERS Hoofbeats on the driveway outside the window!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For there, walking their horses along the driveway from the distant stables, were three figures on horseback.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For there, walking their horses along the driveway from the distant stables, were three figures on horseback.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

possessive form of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Beside the window stood the desk at which Richard was accustomed to work at Judge Gray's dictation.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

an established custom

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading RICHARD PRICKS HIS FINGERS Hoofbeats on the driveway outside the window!

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From this reading RICHARD PRICKS HIS FINGERS Hoofbeats on the driveway outside the window!

the back of a horse

From this reading For there, walking their horses along the driveway from the distant stables, were three figures on horseback.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading For there, walking their horses along the driveway from the distant stables, were three figures on horseback.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

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From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Beside the window stood the desk at which Richard was accustomed to work at Judge Gray's dictation.

staying power

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

female equine animal

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

the common people generally

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

used to form the superlative

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading RICHARD PRICKS HIS FINGERS Hoofbeats on the driveway outside the window!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading RICHARD PRICKS HIS FINGERS Hoofbeats on the driveway outside the window!

above and across; more than

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

plural of “prick” — insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous

From this reading RICHARD PRICKS HIS FINGERS Hoofbeats on the driveway outside the window!

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

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From this reading RICHARD PRICKS HIS FINGERS Hoofbeats on the driveway outside the window!

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

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From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

move hurridly

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

the leader of an Arab village or family

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading For there, walking their horses along the driveway from the distant stables, were three figures on horseback.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Beside the window stood the desk at which Richard was accustomed to work at Judge Gray's dictation.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

severely simple in line or design

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

carry out

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes

From this reading There was one with sunny hair--Ruth--her brown habit the colour of the pretty mare she rode; one with russet-gaitered legs astride of the little Arabian pony called Sheik--Ted; one, all in dark, beautifully tailored green, with a soft gray hat pulled over masses of dusky hair, her face--Richard could see her face now as the horses drew nearer--all gay and eager for the ride--Roberta.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading RICHARD PRICKS HIS FINGERS Hoofbeats on the driveway outside the window!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For there, walking their horses along the driveway from the distant stables, were three figures on horseback.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For there, walking their horses along the driveway from the distant stables, were three figures on horseback.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading For there, walking their horses along the driveway from the distant stables, were three figures on horseback.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Beside the window stood the desk at which Richard was accustomed to work at Judge Gray's dictation.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

close enough to be walked to

From this reading For there, walking their horses along the driveway from the distant stables, were three figures on horseback.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Beside the window stood the desk at which Richard was accustomed to work at Judge Gray's dictation.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading For there, walking their horses along the driveway from the distant stables, were three figures on horseback.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Beside the window stood the desk at which Richard was accustomed to work at Judge Gray's dictation.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading RICHARD PRICKS HIS FINGERS Hoofbeats on the driveway outside the window!

in the company of; together with

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Beside the window stood the desk at which Richard was accustomed to work at Judge Gray's dictation.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading And at the desk on this most alluring of all alluring Indian-summer days in middle November sat a young man with every drop of blood in his vigorous body shouting to him to drop his work and rush out, demanding: "Take me with you!"